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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.85, 656.79 and 163.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.85, 656.79 and 163.89 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.85 : 656.79 = 163.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.85/656.79 = 163.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.85x = 656.79 × 163.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.85x = 107,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,641.31/437.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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